UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2016 in London

British Cycling has confirmed that the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in London will be held from March 2-6.

The championships, which are the last major event before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, will take place at the Lee Valley VeloPark.

They will be held later than usual in order to avoid a clash with the Six Nations.

British Cycling´s cycle sport and membership director, Jonny Clay, said: "Having the event in London allows the Great Britain Cycling Team to make a statement of intent to the world´s best ahead of Rio 2016, while also providing the British public with the opportunity to give the team their backing.

"The major events we have delivered over the last decade have rightly been regarded as world class and I´m certain that the 2016 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in this iconic venue will be the best yet."

International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson added: "The UCI, organisers and TV broadcasters worked hand in hand to find the best possible dates for our track marquee event, taking into account the international sporting calendar."

The Lee Valley VeloPark hosted the track cycling events at the London 2012 Olympics.

The 2015 World Championships start on Wednesday in Paris.